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Recent content by Mark La Buda

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    Did Adam and Eve and animals have genitals before the fall?

    After Adam and Eve’s creation they did not know the significance of their genitals. They may be likened to very young children. Such children are not aware of the significance of their genitals and are not aware of their nakedness when unclothed. After they sinned, both became aware of their...
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    Mystery Babylon Identified Using Just Two Verses

    “Babylon” or “Babylon the Great,” referred to in Revelations, is figurative because it does not have a physical location.(Revelations 17:1, 2) “Waters” is identified in Revelation. 17:15. “Fornication” is referring to spiritual fornication is explained in Revelation 18: 23. It is described as a...
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    Who created all things: God or the Son?

    I am confused with your reply to my post. I do not understand how Galatians 4:4 contradicts my post. "...founding of the world..." refers to the worshiper of the wild beast it had already been determined that no worshiper of the wild beast would not have their name in the Lamb's...
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    What does it mean?

    Eagle’s most significant attribute is sight-farsightedness-to a great distance and their swiftness. Jesus’ application of eagles (simile), at Matthew 24:28, is a prophecy and illustration which likens Christens as farsighted eagles. Those chosen, worthy and strive for salvation at the end of...
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    Could someone explain these verses to me?

    Jesus’ ministry brought divisions, even within families (Luke 12:51-53), but it was because of his adherence to, and proclamation of, God’s righteous standards and truth. Division resulted because many individuals hardened their hearts against these truths while others accepted them. (John 8:40...
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    Explanation of the difference between Exodus 30:6 and Hebrews 9:3&4

    The account at Hebrews 9:2-4 are describing two different locations. The position (“Holy Place”) of the “altar of incense” is where incense was required to be burned in the morning and evenings every day. (Exodus 30:7; 37:25) This table-within the tabernacle-was located just before the curtain...
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    There is no evidence for God, so why do you believe?

    Believing and maintaining one’s Christian beliefs takes effort. All should pray for Holy Spirit, read and meditate on God’s word (daily) and test it out.-Acts 17:11. Examine yourself to determine if the following counsel is affecting you. Having a spiritual eye-or insight/understanding-as is a...
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    Proverbs 22:7

    The Bible does not forbid borrowing. However, the advise at Proverbs 22:7 gives wise counsel for potential borrowers to resist the temptations to borrow needlessly (credit) and probably pay high interest; thus, ultimately paying more than the purchase price.. Borrowers must realize that until...
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    What does Son of Man mean?

    “Son of man” calls attention to Jesus being of the human race by virtue of his fleshly birth. (Ezekiel 3:17; Daniel 8:17) Compared to not being a spirit being that could be materialize with a body such as he and angel have done before in others scriptural accounts. Jesus would now be subjected...
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    Isaiah says God will kill Jesus?

    To understand this part of the prophecy, we should remember that in challenging Almighty God’s sovereignty, Satan cast doubt on the loyalty of all of God’s servants in heaven and on earth. (Job 1:9-11; 2:3-5) Jesus, by remaining faithful to death, provided the perfect answer to Satan’s...
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    For Jews: what is the Soul?

    The “soul” is not some inter self or invisible spiritual being. Humans, like animal, do not have a soul, we are a soul.-Genesis 2:7; Exodus 1:5; Leviticus 24:17, 18; Joshua 11:11; Ezekiel 18:4, 20; Revelation 16:3. (Not inclusive) God speaks of “my soul” as if He were a physical being. (Psalms...
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    Did Jesus create mankind (Adam)?

    “…Let us make man in our image….” (Genesis 1:26) is referring to God Almighty and Jesus. “So God created man….” (Genesis 1:27) Do you notice the difference? God’s first creation was his “…only-begotten Son….” (John 3:16) “…the beginning of the creation by God.” (Revelation 3:14) This one, “…the...
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    Can you explain Hebrews 2:10.

    Hebrew 2:10 refers to the role of Jesus Christ in freeing faithful/hopeful humans from the deadly effects of sin and for everlasting life on Paradise earth or a heavenly reward. Hebrews 5:7-10, I believe, is helpful.
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    How do you read ‘1 Timothy 6:13-16)’: Who is the only Immortal?

    The person that"...has immortality, who dwell in unapproachable light..." is Jesus Christ. Compare these supporting scriptures.-Daniel 7:14; Acts 9:3, 7; 22:6, 9; Romans 6:7; 1 Peter 1;3, 4.
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    What does this verse mean to you?

    Verses 7 and 8 introduce what Paul was concern about: self exalting. Perhaps that was the “thorn” he was referring. Although he prayed about it, he finally received an answer that he did not anticipate. He would still endure that human flaw, but he would be strengthened by God’s “undeserved...
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